September · India
Best time to visit Shimla in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in September
Average temperature 24°C, 177 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
5.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 177 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Shimla scores 5.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 177 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
September in Shimla — middling scores, decent value
September averages 24°C (75°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 177 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in September?
- In September, Shimla averages 24°C, 177 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Shimla?
- September earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shimla in September?
- Expect about 177 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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